Recalling the failure of the League of Nations to prevent World War II, UN Secretary-General António Guterres invoked a stark historical parallel, noting that a “1938–39 atmosphere” is emerging as 2026 begins.
🇻🇪 Venezuela is at the center of current concern. Guterres warned that escalating instability there could destabilize the wider region and set a dangerous precedent for inter-state relations.
He stressed that while the situation is critical, a broader and more destructive conflict can still be avoided. The UN chief urged all 🇻🇪 Venezuelan stakeholders to engage in inclusive, democratic dialogue, respecting human rights, the rule of law, and the sovereign will of the Venezuelan people.
— Remarks to the UN Security Council

A Sukhoi SJ-100-95B Superjet was recently spotted at Zhukovsky Airfield in Russia, featuring Indian tricolour markings along with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) logo. This special livery strongly indicates the aircraft’s planned debut at Wings India 2026.

"You ask for more money, but we've already squeezed everything we have. You want higher salaries without taxes, then tell me where the money should come from, while our oil is being sanctioned and we push ourselves into crisis.

Before talking about plans, we must understand our capabilities, our threats, and where we truly stand.

And to those who criticize from the sidelines: don't just say how it should be done; come, take the authority, and do it."

"Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland"

Shipping data indicates that oil tankers are still arriving at and departing from Venezuela, even as the United States enforces a blockade aimed at curbing the country’s oil trade. Several vessels have reportedly disabled tracking systems to evade monitoring, with some crude shipments believed to be headed toward 🇨🇳 China. The developments underscore ongoing challenges in enforcing maritime sanctions and Venezuela’s efforts to sustain oil exports.

“It is very possible that we are standing at a decisive moment, a moment in which the Iranian people will take their fate into their own hands.

In any case, we will not allow Iran to rebuild the ballistic missile industry or renew the nuclear program.

I clarified, regarding their military exercises, that if we are attacked, the consequences for Iran will be very severe.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a telephonic conversation, exchanging New Year greetings and reviewing bilateral ties 📞🤝.
Both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the India–Israel strategic partnership in the coming year and shared views on the regional security situation. They reaffirmed their joint commitment to counter terrorism with greater resolve 🛡️🚫💣.
— PM Narendra Modi on his conversation with PM Netanyahu

Protests are a normal and natural matter in any country, but what is abnormal and unconventional is the rapid transformation of protests into riots in a very short time.

This is uncharacteristic of the cultured Iranian nation and is undoubtedly planned by enemies.